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Another strong month for sales tax revenue in Lubbock
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Compared to the same time last year, the revenue is up nearly 17 percent.
The city of Lubbock is seeing a significant increase in sales tax revenue this month. Compared to the same time last year, the revenue is up nearly 17 percent. This increase is based on taxes paid on sales made in recent months by local businesses.
The total amount of sales tax revenue the city will receive this month is over $11 million. This is part of a larger trend, with the year-to-date total revenue being over $77 million, which is 8 percent higher than the same period last year. Further details on the sales tax revenue are available from the Texas Comptroller's office, which releases monthly reports on the topic.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
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